Vietnam issues new cybersecurity rules for domestic, foreign businesses
Vietnam News 17:00 22/08/2026The Government has issued Decree No. 333/2026/ND-CP detailing provisions and measures to implement the Law on Cybersecurity, including notable requirements for information security assurance activities by domestic and foreign businesses operating in cyberspace in Vietnam.
El Niño threat to Vietnam coffee crop should not be underestimated, official says
Vietnam News 16:19 22/08/2026Vietnam's 2026/27 robusta coffee crop could see a slight increase in output, though the threat posed by this year's El Niño should not be underestimated, Thai Nhu Hiep, vice chairman of the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association, told Reuters.
Five fireworks sites in Hanoi for Vietnam Independence Day celebrations
Vietnam Life 14:55 22/08/2026Hanoi will stage a range of cultural programs, exhibitions, heritage-site activities and film screenings for Vietnam National Day (Independence Day), with fireworks set to light up five sites for 15 minutes on the evening of September 2.
Vietnam, Thailand look toward a new chapter in bilateral ties
Vietnam News 12:12 22/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City leaders and senior Thai officials say they are confident the legacy of 50 years of diplomatic ties will help propel bilateral relations into a new chapter for the two nations.
Over 7,000 martyr remains samples leave Ho Chi Minh City for Hanoi for DNA testing
Ho Chi Minh City 16:16 21/08/2026A military aircraft carried 7,104 biological samples of martyrs’ remains from 18 cemeteries across Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on Friday for DNA testing, raising hopes of identifying fallen Vietnamese soldiers and reuniting them with their families.
Vietnam hold edge over Thailand ahead of 2026 ASEAN Cup final
Vietnam News 15:35 21/08/2026Vietnam hold the upper hand over Thailand in their previous ASEAN Championship final meetings as the two Southeast Asian rivals prepare to face each other in the 2026 championship decider.
French-born defender officially granted Vietnamese citizenship, eligible for national team
Vietnam News 15:02 21/08/2026French-born center-back Adou Minh has officially become a Vietnamese citizen, opening the door for him to represent the national team in the future.
Vietnam’s beer industry rebounds as profits surge
Economy 14:25 21/08/2026Vietnam’s beer and alcohol industry staged a recovery in the first half of 2026, with 15 of the 17 listed companies that had released second-quarter financial statements reporting year-on-year profit growth.
Eldercare robot win $100,000 top prize at Qualcomm Vietnam innovation contest
Vietnam News 14:08 21/08/2026Five top projects have been named winners of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC) 2026, sharing a total of US$255,000 in cash prizes, with a robot designed to support elderly care taking the $100,000 top prize.
Puerto Rico wins 1st spot in top 40 of Miss World 2026 in Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:04 21/08/2026Puerto Rican contestant Suil Anyelina Pagán has secured the first guaranteed place in the top 40 of Miss World 2026 after winning the Sport Challenge held in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam.
Special report: Why Vietnam is winning over foreign retirees
In-Depth 11:53 21/08/2026Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for foreigners, particularly Americans, thanks to its relatively low cost of living, friendly communities, rich food and culture, and natural beauty.
Thailand says Vietnam is a close friend, key ASEAN partner
Vietnam News 11:41 21/08/2026“For Thailand, Vietnam is not only a close friend and an important ASEAN partner, but also a country with many similarities and complementary strengths,” said Wiraka Moodhitaporn, Royal Thai consul general in Ho Chi Minh City.
